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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

TINS death of Mr.. John L. Raymond is
a serious loss to the American stage.
Without being really great actor, Mr..
Raymond was an exceedingly clever one,
and in certain line of broad comedy
work he had no rival. His most motor
ions and, iadeed, his only pronounc-
ed success was his inimitable characteri.
cation of Colonel Sellers, but that
brought him fame and fortune, and re
tanned the favor of play goers to the last.
1t was capital piece of acting, and will
long remain a delightful memory to the
generation that witnessed it. The Colo
mel Sellers, of Mr.. Raymond's creation
has become. in the popular mind, the
type par excellence of she visionary.
speculative, impracticable, castle build
ing, bubble blowing American-an indl-
vidual who is "a numerous as he is OBJ
structiye, and almost as mirth provoking
in the flesh as in Mr.. Raymond's ad-
mirable caricatare. The dead comedian
was, pers onally, man of amiable and
winning qualities, which made him a
warm favorite in his profession, and his
untimely end will be sincerely deplored
be large circle of friends and admirers,
both on and off the stage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
All Parties Concerned are Disappointed

All dfllts tDuCrIutu are DisdppDlbicu
WAsHmoTos, April lit is very evil
dent that the interstate commerce law is
great disappointment. 1t disappoints
the railroads, who opposed it, by giving
them much better rates for business than
they had heretofore got. II disappoints
the shippers who did want it by reg uir-
ing them to pay about double their
former freight rates. 1t is much more
satisfactory TO its enemies than to its
friends. Instead of lettering the raj
roads and improving the condition of
the shipper it is improving the business
of the roads and worrying the shipper by
increasing his bills for freights. Not
only is it worrying the skipper
himself but through him it is up
setting and disarrangins and rendering
uncertain every branch OF business. Tie
interstate commissions see and feel
all this pretty thoroughly. They are
sort of convenient barometer, and feel
the effect of this sort of thing very
promptly. The complaints come, not
only from the dissatisfied railroads but
from the business and shipping public,
pour in upon them from every direction.
They are deluged with omplaints, and
mention about their duty. They feel
themselves sharply criticised for what
they have done In the way of suspension
of the workings of the Law in certain
cases.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
In Town and Hamlet

The seeds Of intermittent and bilious remittent
fever Eermnate and bear evil fruit No COM
munity has altogether escaped it In populous
wards Of large cities bad sewage causes it. and in
their suburbs stagnsnr pools in sunken lots breed
It. There is at once q remedy and a means of
prevention Its name IS Hostetter's Stomach
tiers, which is, without persdyenture. the most
potent antidote in existence to the malaral virus
Fortified v ita this Incompatible saving specific.
H7Gsmatsc influences NAV be encountered With
a Seuts impunity. Disorders of the stomach,
Es,r and bowels. begottsu By miasna -taint-d
vEster aHy other cause. sJ1cuush to the beuifi-
cent corr sctIve named and rheumatic. kidney and
bladder troubles are surely removable by its use
when i IS given persistent trial.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Authorized to Render Assistance

WASHINGTON, April 12.-Tne following
telegram was received at the treasury
department. to-day from the collector of
customs at st. Augustine, Fla.-Principal
portion of the city destroyed by fire
County court honse also burned. Can
offer assistance in the way of rooms in
the postottics building not occupied, it is
impossible to procure rooms outside of
this building. The records are exposed.
Secretary Fairchild telegraphed as fol
lows in reply:-Render every assistance
to city officials in way of providing
rooms in the postof1ice building.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
The HYDE Park Meeting

LONDON, April 1.-THE gathering in
Hyde Park this afternoon was the largest
ever held in London. Tne people we're
enthusiastic but orderly. A motion pro-
testing against the coercion bill was offer
ed simultaneously from fourteen plat
forms and carried amid great enthusiasm.
The socialists stole the march on the po-
lice and erected platforms from which
several speakers delivered orations. They
afterwards held a meeting in Trafalgar
square. Mrs. Gladstone watched the anti
coercion procession from window in tn
Piccadilly. and was given an ovation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

The infant class again: School teach
er--JohnEy, what is the second letter of
the aIphabets- Johnny-aDon't know
TeaeE sr-@What flies about the gardensn
Johnny-@whens" Teacher-"In the
Summer Johnnie-Oh. knov-moth-
er after the hens
The water-vorks issue at Portage vas
carried by SO N najority 10 the recent cleo
ton.
The railroads of Colorado pay 20 pei
cent. of the taxes ana employ 10000 men
Who support $1,000 of the population
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
A TERRIBLE CATASrROrHE
{ is Caused by the CarclcSSncSS Of Officers Of
a l. 5 Man-of-War.

1t Is caused by the tarClCSSnrSS Of Officers OF
a L. : Man-of- War.
WASHINGTON, April 12.-The navy de
partment received to day from an Asiatic
station an extract from the Nayasuk Jour
nal containing a detailed acrount of a
catastrophe which occurred ON tho island
of lkesht ma March 4th, through the
bursting of n shell fired from the Il. Is.
steamer Omaha, resulting in tho death OF
four Japanese and the woundlug of seven
Others. As already announced Can't
Leefrldge of the Omaha was suspended
and ordered home, and is now at San
Francisco. The circumstances are de
scribed III the Josrnal rs follows: The
Omaha put up floating target about 30
yards from the beach at which some 80
shots were fired at u distance of thous-
and yards. AZ the conclusion of the fir
ing the officer ut the target reported
that two of the shells fired had exploded
aud the ship sailed TO Nagaslki. After
she had left, however, uuexp ploded
shell was found by the natives, which ex-
ploded while they were examining it, with
the fatal results above stated. private
subscription for the wounded and relatives
of the dead was taken on board the
Omaha, realizing about five hundred
and fifty dollars. The japanese journal
SAID that the United States government,
Will, no doubt, pay any reasonable in
demEify to the unfortunate sufferers that
may be demanded. In placing the target
close TO the beach and firing at il no mat
ter what precautions were taken to pre-
vent accidents, the officers of the Omaha
undoubtedly acted wrongly, as the Jap
anese government has strictly prohibited
gun or torpedo practice within three
miles Of the shore. Subsequent
Investigation resulted in finding
other unexploded shells buried in the
beach. The shell which exploded with
such fatal results was dug up and carried
around the village in the vicinity of the
school house, which building was destroyed
10y the force of the explosion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
FIRE RAGING.
A Portion ofSt Augustine, Florida, Threaten

A Portion of st. Augustine, Florida, Threaten
ed With Destruction.
Sr. AUGUSTINE, Fla, April l2.-The St.
Augustine hotel took fire at 2:30 O'Clock
this morning, and was destroyed The
Old slave market is also gone and the
ancient cathedral is in flames Edwards
hotel and half a dozen small buildings
are also on fire, and it seems that the
Florida house and Opera house must go.
Danger of the destruction OF the whole
town from the Plaza to tho City Gate is
Imminent. All of the seventy six guests
at the St. Augustine hotel got ont in
safety, as did also all tho help of that
house, and the guests and servants of the
Edwards house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Happy Children.

WASHINGTON. April 11.-The grounds
Immediately south of the presidents
house presented pretty picture to-day.
Thousands of children were gathered
there engaged il Easter egg rolling, a
custom which has prevailed N this place
for many years. The participants ware
of all ages, sizes and conditions of life.
The president enjoyed the spectacle very
much Mrs. Cleveland spent the morn
ing at her country hone and so failed
to see the children at play.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
MORE ELECTION FRAUDS,
An Entire Election Board Arrested tol
Tampering with the Ballot Box.
Evidence Given in Court Tending 10
EXeulpate Schwartz aud Watt.
Four Japanese Killed by the Explosion
of Shell from [. 5. Steamer.
BALLOT RON SUFFERS.

They are Caught at Their Tricks and Arrested.
JERSEY CRY, April ls.-rhe entire cleo
hon board of the Eighth preeinct, second
district, of Jersey City, was arrested this
afternoon for tampering with the ballot
box. The board consists of Patrick
Golden, judge, Patrick MeGiunes aud
Owen McCsbe, inspectors, and c. I.
Dolan, clerk. At the noon recess q police
man saw Clerk Dolan putting 4 registry
book into the ballot box The book
contained about thirty democratic
tickets The tickets were Folded
and several dropped into the box. Be
fore the clerk could be arrested. Murph,
took the registry book out aud found thSs
about 25 tickets had been carefully folded
and placed between the leaves. 4 mum
ber of citizens witnessed the &ttsm Ut aud
great excitement prevailed for time.
The prisoners were arraigned, waived ex-
animation and were held in $1,000 bail
each.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
CRIME AND CRIMINALS.

AT Paterson, New Jersey, on Sunday
evening, to-peooes were placed on the
horse--e;,way tracks es tle corner of
Marke. AND Main streets The explos-
ion shattered the tcocks of a car.
RoBERr l.. STANTON, a millionaire of De-
troit, is liable for the $50 900 defalcation
of his brother, Alexander NJ, who aed the
city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Awarding Star Route Contracts.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE second as
sistant postmaster general ,o-day began
to ava d contracts sor carry the mails
on 843 miscellaneous star AZ 6 steamboat
routes, for periods ranging from one to
four years. All of the states except ex-
cept Delaware, and all of the territories
except Alaska and Arizona, are repre-
sented in the list.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

TuE managers of the Milwaukee Ex-
position have nearly reached q conclus
ion that they cannot hold an exhibition
tins year. The railways it seems hold
that undor the iuter-strte commerce act
they cannot offer any reduced rate of
fare and the managers reason correctly
that country people will not attend. An
other and not the least difficulty is that
the board of managers ask the city to
raise $4,000 for carrying ON the exhibit
tion and the city has SO far only raised
Sl,Soo of the amount. Il is not likely
that under the circumstances aud with
the certainty that patronage will be
mearger ct best that the sum asked can
be raised.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
SPORTING NEWS.
The Chicagos the yictors.

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 12.-Tbe propi-
tious weather brought out a large crowd
to-day at the Louisville baseball park 10
witness the fourth game of the cham
pionship series between the Chicago and
st. Louis Clubs, there being about 1000
people present. The contest was nip
and tuck one throughout and there was
no tAling which way it would go until the
last man was out in the ninth inning.
Score1Chicag0, 16; st. Louis, 10.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Death of 4 Wealthy Citizen of Burlinstnn

BURLINGTON, Iowa, Anril lie. D..
Rand, a lumber merchant and the wealth.
est resident of this city, died here of cou-
gestion of the lungs, yesterday. Mr..
Rand has resided here since 1889, and is
a member of the firm owning saw mills
in thia state and wisconsin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
MllWauKre Market,

MiLwAuKEE. April L. -whear- Steady; 7sIb for
seller cash; 'sh for seller May. Corn Firmer;
No s61a a37 Oats-Hgber; No. p white, 81
Barley-Excited and higher; No. .. 81 for sci 'er
cash. Rye-Strong; No. /, 20. Provsions-Firm.
Mess p0rk-15 30 for seller cash anc April
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

TnE recent visit of Mr.. and Mrs. Glad.
stone to Windsor, when they dined and
slept at the castle, was their first exper-
ience of the sort. Mr.. Gladstone had
only been a guest there before in an ofli-
eial capacity, when he was III the Cabin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
The Fire Under Control.

ST. AUGUSTINE, April 12,-The fire has
been stopped at the treasury and the
main portion of the town is safe. The
county court house and Vodder's museum
were destryed. The loss on the St.
Augustine hote! is 100000. The in
surance expired within four hours before
the fire occurred.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Ineepdiaries Arrested.

ITHACA, n. Y, April 11-Jonn Mailman
and wife Julia were arrested at Ludlow
villa station, this county, to-day. charged
with arson. in causing the FIRE which
burned Matthew Masseck and his three
small children, the night of March 28th.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Postmasters Commissioned.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE president
to-day co mmissioned the following post
masters:
Lafayette Myers It Grand Islard Neb.
W. G. Swigart at.Iaquogueta, Ia.
c. p. Bncky at Spencer, la.
l.. F. Alexander az Montice 10, Ia
VIM. Judge at Fargo Oak.
The president to-day appointed as
postmaster Alex. Green at Miller, Dakota,
vice W. H. Keppard, removed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Pacific Railroad Commissioners

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The president
has signed the commissions of Messrs.
Pattison, Anderson and Littler as com
missioners to investigate the Pacific rail
roads and transmitted them to the sec
retary of the interior for issue.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Another Strike in Chicago.

CHICAGO, April 1.-The stove moulders
employed by the Collins and Burgess
foundry, quit work this morning This,
together with the men who struck Satur
day. throws six hundred men out of work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

THERE is pending in the Pennsylvania
Legislature bill making thirteen holi-
days in the year besides Sundays. This
leaves 300 days for work, which the Penn
sxlHaria statesrnan thinks is enough.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Milwaukee starkpI.

sILwaUKtE. April12 - Wheat Weak; ~ 'cr
seller cash; 7Sss for seller May. Corn Dull;
No. 3, 371. Osrs-Frmer; No. ?, white, 3lh.
Rye Steady; No. /. 60. Barley-Higher; No.
p 53k. Provisions-Firm. Pork-Repacked
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

DURING last week the visible supply OF
grain in the United States and Canada
was increased 100000 bushels of wheat,
/ ,329,9CO bushels of corn and 333,595
bushels of oats, and lessened 12,497
bushels of rye and 169,525 bushels Of
harleH.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

AN eastern paper says: when Mark
Twain attends church he is said to IRE
quentIy laugh out Ioud if anything in the
sermon strikes his sense of the ridicu-
lous." Mark should work the preachers
funny things into his so called humorous
articles and boots.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
WASHINGTON.

A WASHINGTON journal, reci5jng Johr
Sherman's inte est in he Fort Wayne
road, New York banks, and real estate il
the Districtof Columbia, concludes that
his income is $4,000 per month.
THE Canadian fisheries formed the
chief topic az the cabinet meeting Thurs
day at Washington. 1t is understood
that England sustains The Canadian posi-
tion, and is not disposed to make con
cessiOns.
JouN =. IRIsH has been placed CG the
head of treasury commission to select
and purchase properly in San Fra-c-sco,
on which to erect postoffloe and Gus
tom house, for which 100000 was appro-
pria. ed.
THE Office OF minister from Austria to
the United States has been vacant for
two years. BuG credentials were present
ed, Monday, to President Cleveland by
the Chevalier Schmit Won Tavera. He
had previously served five years as a
member of the legation.
TuE president held his usual afternoon
RECEIPT ION 10 the public Monday. There
were about $50 persons i'll attendance.
Among them were John l.. Sullivan and
gave an exhibition at variety theater at
nigh.
ruE total redemption of trade dollars,
according to the latest returns, amounts
to S3,S72 73J. The REDEEM otioRs are
slow and indicate that there are less of
these coins in existence than was at
first supposed. 1t is now thought that
the entire redemp5i0ns will /. OF exceed SIX
or seven million dollars.
Ex- -REPEEsENrATIvE MoRRIsoN had as
serted in positive terms that the state
ment i respect 10 the president having
determined on an extra session of Con
gress to be called October !, next, after
consultation with Speaker Carlisle and
other leaders OF his par y, was entirely
destitute o. Foundation. Mr.. Morrison
believes no extra session will be will be
called unless some unforeseen emergeLc C Z
should arise.
TUE Interstate commerce commission
has added several names to the list OF
southern points enpo-arily exempted
from the provisions c the short and long
haul clause, as also the Grand Haven
route 70 Milwaukee. The Southern Paci-
tic people asked ruling TO enable them
TO meet the competition of the Sue2
canal on Chinese aud Japanese freight,
and were advised that the case must be
formally presented by petition.
The secretary of the Interior has pro
mulgatod new Jules fo' the government
OF Yellowstone Park. The rules prohibit
the injury or remoual o' geyser forma-
tions; the allowing of ock 10 Craze in
theic vicinity; the cutting or injury OF
g-owing t.mber, he unnecessary lightia ag
of fires; the inju,y c: killing o birds OF
animals; the wanlon destruc sou OF fish
the permanent residence of any person
in the park; the pastirg o. Fpriva notices
or the establishment OF d inbirg saloons
or bar-rooms. The outfits o. persons
found hunting o. in possession o, game
will be confscate6. aad persons making
themselves obnoxious TO the officer IL
charge will be elected from the park.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

CAPTAIN PAU. BoYToN has successfully
accomplished his feat of swimming l3O
miles in the Hudson river. The captain
is in danger of reaching that point where
ho will not be able to decide whether he
is land or water animal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

GERMAN jeweler has recestly made
or the wife oe the MIkadO of Japan
diadem consisting of GOO diamonds, the
largest of which weighs nine carass.
necklace made by the same firm consists
of I40 stones.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Schaefer an Easy Winner.

CHICAGO, April 1.-THE 14inch balk
line billiard match tonight at Central
Music hall, between Scbaefer and Slosson,
for $500, was easily won by Schaefer, 800
to 639.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

The thief who recently stole $1,000
from Army Paymaster Bash, of Chicago,
in Wyoming Territory, has boen cap
tured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

The popular mass meeting in London
against the Irish coercion bill pending IN
parliament, was tremendous aHaif'
There was speaking from fourteen differ
ent platforms.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
EVENTS IN WISCONSIN.

Stree: cars have been started on the
Neenah line.
R-pon's greatest reed at present is a
few good factories.
There are Al prisoners at waupun
prison.
Fond du Lac is to have checker tour
nament lasting four days.
Oconto people are clamoring for free
delivery OF express matter.
The furnace at Fond du Lac will soon
be put in blast.
Waukesha will ship 500 barrels of Be-
thesda water to London, Eng.
Racine architects predict heavy build
ing operations n that city this season.
Neenas Is to have relnion of the
Twenty first regiment in jane.
Since Janra~y l, 1887, fo-'y farms have
been sold in Lizcoln counsy by one agent.
Crend Rapids and Centralia are now
having a boom.
The city OF Marinette has surplus of
$12,C00 in the treasury.
1t is claimed that the dives at Hurley
e stIll thriving.
Riuon does not expect to have & SI5,-
900 school house at present.
Six cars are rrn on The street railway
line at Eau Claire.
An ao5empt is beg made to have a
blast furnace built cg Eac.re.
chaEivari party n La Crosse went so
far as to stone the house. The matter is
now in the courts.
Ashland parties are talking OF invest
ing Sl5O,O00 in machine shops for that
city.
The gold alleged to have been discov-
cred on farm near Hammond, proved to
be mica.
Another mine has been found southeast
o. Knapp that is said to be rich in iron
ore.
The attendance at Lawrence university,
Appleton, has been larger tnis year than
for several years previous.
Kewaunee expects to get railroad
this summer and a new line of steam
er5.
The national Ilrnace at Depere pro
duced 1888 tons OF pig iron last week.
Postmaster MEG m, of Neenah is now
IN po session of tie Office, his commits
s.o1 having lived sew Gays ago.
Co1GrSc G1e -eJ soc the construction
Of ovec 600 n es OF road in Wisconsin
the coming season.
Tie Treasurer of the La c. c5se Young
Mems Christian assoc :ation e DORIS a sur
plrs a-tec the cancellation OF Ell o.; ga
tio-s. It's cold-h.on IS prospe- Gus.
Janessne papers say the Mccormick
Harvester works ere 20 be moved from
Chicago, and tnsj there is some talk of
locating them ia that city.
TIE famous Waterloo, Wis, railway
town ponds have been declared oltlawed.
Llt,Ga ion has been in progress 2or years
ard the town has been situated about as
Waterloo has.
Tie Fort Toward Water Wo-ss com
pany has Genae-ed Gle use o; tle plant
70 ne city for fire purposes free of
charge
Walter and Toward Murphy, of APPLE
tor, hauled 5000 cCtos of wood dlrsng
the winter 'or the Apple on paper mills,
receiving 81 per cord.
Parties have been IN Wausau looking
Up site for tub and p2'l factory. They
possess pler y of capita and If they
conclude 20 invest, " | enter into bust
ness on a large sc3'e.
During the past thee mon MS TIE Unit
ed States mail carrie 5 aS Racine &c! YER
ed 1925 letters, 1862 postal ca Is aud
letters, 13,145 postal cards and G,174 pa
pers.
Black Earth has ne completed a
fine kni5tirg factory, tul'y eo ,ipped with
he ]ate5j and most IsDld II SCI merry for
the manufacture of kniC goods from the
taw material.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis, is threatened
with disastrous floods. Considerable dam
aoe has already been done.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
The Business Portion of st. Augustine. Fla.
DESTROYED

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April 12.-Fire in
st. Augustine, this morning, destroyed
the st. Augustine hotel the old Spanish
cathedral, Edwards hotel, the court
house, the Sinclair block, Chamberlin's
store, Mrs. Calls residence and Wilter's
hotel. The loss amounts to S26O,OOO.